The Clipse

Black Bobby Drops Two New Tracks, Opens for Pusha T at Bardot This Saturday

​Back in January, we reported that recurring Crossfade character Black Bobby was going to take a break from hip-hop. Yeah, we didn't think that would last either. Cutting an MC from a mic is like, well, cutting the average human being off from oxygen. Luckily, you can find much better similes ... More >>

The more Rick Ross lies, the more we love him

Song Spotlight: Jigg's "Big Faces" Is a Synthy Tribute to the Benjamin

Photo by Derick G​Over the past year since releasing his strip club friendly "Peek-A-Boo" in 2009, Jigg has been working on his High Grade project, which is rumored to be a mixtape, then later confirmed to be an album packed with original material. The Liberty City native has received a great resp ... More >>

MP3 of the Day: Rachmannanoff - "Never Made it to the Casket"

Harmonix​It's been a while since I'd heard from reclusive producer/instrumentalist Harmonix. Yup, last time his work graced my stereo was way back in 2008 when he dropped the space-jazz, crunk-flavored and New Wave savvy Instrumentals, Volume 1. And this track here has a funny story, seems like he ... More >>

Saturday Night: Sneaker Pimps, featuring the Cool Kids and the Clipse, at the Moore Building

Pusha T of the Clipse playing to the crowd at Sneaker Pimps in Miami on Saturday.Sneaker PimpsLive Performances by the Cool Kids and ClipseSaturday, May 30, 2009The Moore Building, MiamiBetter than: A backpack full of factory-fresh, limited edition kicks.Outside the Moore Building, footwear fetishis ... More >>

Wish You Were There: Les Claypool at Pompano Beach Amphitheatre, May 30

Wish You Were There is a new column on Crossfade highlighting pictures and videos from around the web of the weekend's biggest shows. One of the most anticipated gigs in town this past Saturday was the kick-off of bass god Les Claypool's national outing with Matisyahu. The weather at the Pompano Bea ... More >>

Clipse and Cool Kids Perform at Sneaker Pimps this Saturday

Never sleep in Miami. Never rest. This Saturday night, May 30, Sneaker Pimps is coming to South Florida again and this time with a live blast from Clipse as well as Cool Kids.  I am not a huge fan of CKs but Clipse is extra special good.  If you haven't had a chance, you can download a mix ... More >>

Chester French at Culture Kings - Event Pictures

Yesterday at Culture Kings, Chester French played a free acoustic set for a crowd of cool kids and industry types. Chris O, owner of the high end clothes, sneaker shop, and artist collective said "The label contacted us and set it up." Ed Agudello, the Digital Account Director South East for Univer ... More >>

The Cool Kids Latest EP Brings '88 Back

Return of the Boom Bap

The Rock the Bells tour brings a dream cast of hip-hop heroes, just for one day

Snap to It

Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys, and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006

Networking

Buzzing in the Bassbin

M.I.A. is blowing up in New York, but will she go pop?

Vast Aire

Look Mom ... No Hands (Chocolate Industries)

New Year's Revolutions

Diwali lives on, but new riddims for the New Year will put ants and more in your pants

Pucker Up

So many bartenders, so much time

Dancehall Harmony

TOK is no barbershop quartet

Check Out Our Ting

Sean Paul don't mind as long as hip-hop pay respect to dancehall

Clipse

Lord Willin' "Star Trak/Arista"